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113Wheat News in EnglishChina pledges ag funding to secure grain, oilseed supply
China has pledged increased financial support to stabilise grain and key agricultural supplies. New guidelines aim to boost credit for soybean and...
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235Maize News in EnglishChinese corn imports set new low for first half of year
China's corn imports dropped sharply in the first half of FY25 to just 785,320 tonnes—down 93% year-on-year. High domestic stocks, weak demand,...
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290Rice News in EnglishJapan Faces Rice Shortages As South Korea Handles Oversupply
Japan is battling rice shortages and soaring prices due to poor harvests, aging farmers, and outdated policies, while South Korea faces a...
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199Sugar News in EnglishPakistan : Parliamentary panel considers windfall tax on sugar millers amid price hike concerns
A parliamentary panel in Pakistan is weighing a windfall tax on sugar millers amid surging retail prices nearing Rs200/kg. Led by MNA...
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191Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishNational Cooperation Policy 2025 to encourage sugar cooperatives to produce ethanol using alternate feedstocks including maize
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah launched the National Cooperation Policy – 2025 in New Delhi, aiming to boost inclusive growth...
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168Sugar News in EnglishUttar Pradesh: Notice issued to sugar mills over pending sugarcane dues
Authorities in Amroha, Uttar Pradesh, have issued final notices to three sugar mills for failing to clear sugarcane payments for the 2024-25...
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210Edible Oil News in EnglishIndian vegetable oil body demands review of Nepal imports, packaging rules
The Indian Vegetable Oil Producers Association (IVPA) urged the government to review duty-free refined oil imports from Nepal, citing harm to domestic...
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212Edible Oil News in EnglishFood vs fuel debate may emerge again, fears edible oil industry
Global edible oil prices are rising, and industry leaders warn this could spark a renewed food vs fuel debate. Indonesia, a major...
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245Maize News in EnglishIndia approves confined field trials for GM maize
India’s GEAC has approved confined field trials for genetically modified maize, cotton, and pigeon pea. Bayer will test herbicide-tolerant and insect-resistant maize...
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264Maize News in EnglishSharp rise in maize diversion for ethanol blending kicks-off concern
India’s maize use for ethanol has surged from 8 to 128 lakh tonnes in two years, now over 34% of total output....
